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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 8:54 am

Comments

Would have been a cold day to sit outdoors to watch baseball anyway.

Comment by Not Again Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 8:56 am
Frank Aguilar is replacing Tbo? Didn’t he lose to his own shill? What is the logic behind appointing a Republican to a Dem’s seat in a district turning more blue by the second?

Comment by Ok Boomer Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:03 am
Draft starts in 1 week. Predictions for the Bears.
I am a KC fan, hoping they get GA RB Swift.

Comment by NuancedApproach Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:06 am
Jim Paxson is next…

Comment by Zach Lavine Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:10 am
Winter - the sequel. No thanks.

Comment by Dog Lover Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:11 am
Bored and seeking something to read? In November 2019 Springfield native D.R. Randall received the Arizona Reader Favorite Award for her book “Secrets of a Mariachi Violinist.” She writes and plays violin by night. Her day gig is teaching composition at Arizona University in sunny Tucson Arizona. She has written several mystery novels, is multilingual and well travelled.

Comment by Al Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:12 am
According to the National Weather Service, the last day for Spring Freeze in Springfield is April 17th. Right on cue, it’s snowing here … .

Comment by Anyone Remember Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:14 am
Feeling kinda like Jack Skellington as he landed in Christmas-land….

Comment by MidState Anon Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:15 am
Chicago Tribune reports Mike Madigan spending a lot on attorney fees.

Comment by Former Local Prosecutor Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:15 am
==Would have been a cold day to sit outdoors to watch baseball anyway.==

Would have been a good day for me quit being so cheap and finally spring for some club tickets (at least for one game).

Comment by Monadnock Pigeon Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:16 am
Doesn’t get much sketchier than the Aguilar appointment. This state so broken it sad. The sooner the people wake up and break up the political mafia running this state the better. Criminal what the guy has done to Morton College. Pity the poor Latinos that attempt to become educated at that “institution.”

Comment by Sassy Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:21 am
@Sassy right? Does anyone know who Z gave his proxy vote to?

Comment by Ok Boomer Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:24 am
For some reason, I don’t mind this snow. It’s pretty and I know I won’t see another one for 7-8 months.

Comment by Steve Rogers Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:25 am
One more thought. I’m thankful for the reliable information found on Capitol Fax.

Comment by Dog Lover Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:25 am
Add chocolate chips to banana bread

You’re welcome.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:28 am
===Jim Paxson is next…===

Sounds like they’re keeping him around in an “advisory” role. Boylan will most likely be next.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:34 am
The Utah Legislature is holding a virtual Special Session this morning at 10am. Not sure if the Illinois General Assembly has this authority, but it will be interesting to watch.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/04/13/utah-legislature-calls/
https://le.utah.gov/

Comment by Asst. Mgr. Strickland Propane Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:35 am
===Add chocolate chips to banana bread===

Definitely. Walnuts too. Good stuff.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:36 am
There are two Paxsons working for the Bulls, both Jim and John. John is staying, Jim is probably gone.

Comment by Jose Abreu's Next Homer Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:36 am
@Jose Abreu

You’re right. I read John instead of Jim. My bad.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:38 am
Happy Birthday to anybody having a birthday today. And Happy Anniversary to anyone anniversarying today too.

Comment by Skeptic Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:46 am
Hoping the Sky trade up from 8 and make this happen!

Bella Alarie, SF, Princeton

Alarie could go higher than this; she is very likely on Minnesota’s radar at No. 6. But if available, she could give the Wings a little different look as a skilled, versatile post player. Alarie averaged 17.5 points and 8.6 rebounds for the 26-1 Tigers, and her scoring and passing skills both could be assets for Dallas. She had 95 3-pointers at Princeton, and although 39 came her freshman year, she is respectable from long range.

Comment by LizPhairTax Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:50 am
Gordon Ropp, former Director of Agriculture and State Representative, passed away April 14. WGLT had a nice remembrance on their website. Orion Samuelson quoted from it on WGN yesterday.

https://www.wglt.org/post/fond-remembrances-former-agriculture-director-and-state-rep-gordon-ropp-1#stream/0

Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:52 am
Add about a teaspoon of chai spice powder to banana bread.

Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:53 am
Any chance of posting how the committepeople voted last night to replace Tobolski?

Comment by Regular democrat Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:54 am
Does adding weed to banana bread make it an edible?

Comment by Nick Name Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:55 am
Walnuts, 100% nicely done.

Chai spice powder? Huh. Never thought of that. I’ll need to try it.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:56 am
Use your stimulus check to spring for black walnuts for your banana bread.

Comment by Earnest Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 9:58 am
Use Pecans in Banana bread. FYI

Comment by Al Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:02 am
Some nice photos of the rehabbed Old Post Office in Chicago. I hope at some point in the next few years they all tours.
Still waiting on the rehabbed Cook County Hospital, Lincoln Yards and One Central.
http://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/October-2019/Look-Inside-the-New-Old-Main-Post-Office/#/1

Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:19 am
sorry, allow tours.

Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:19 am
Bless Gordie Ropp and Dick Mautino’s wardrobes. Sartorially sublime.

Comment by Lt Guv Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:20 am
I forgoet to mention Ropp’s enactment of the Illinois State Soil, Drummer Silty Clay Loam.

Comment by Lt Guv Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:31 am
NFL draft especially the first round is sooooo slow but it will have crazy high numbers of viewers…that is how desperate we are for any pro sports

Comment by 10th Ward Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 10:46 am
We are using being at home to raise three baby chicks for eggs in the fall. Pick them up this weekend. Any advice?

Comment by lakeside Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 11:08 am
Got bananas on the counter right now. Happen to have the extra ingredients. Booked for the afternoon….right after a nap.

Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 11:57 am
- zatoichi -

Update and report, will there be Chai spice powder too?

I personally know not how weed factors *in* a banana bread, I’m “pro-nut” in banana bread, I had only chocolate chips during this last baking.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:04 pm
Now let’s talk about the Tobolski replacement. Can we talk about the Tobolski replacement, please, Mac? I’ve been dying to talk about the Tobolski replacement with you all day, OK? “Frank Aguilar,” this name keeps coming up over and over again. Frank Aguilar. Frank Aguilar.

Comment by Charlie Kelly Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:09 pm
I love the sound of birds now more than ever.

It’s both migration and mating season, so there are lots of them and they’re letting themselves be heard.

We keep our windows open all day and all night. Few cars, fewer trucks. Lots of chirping, squawking, pecking.

And the stress level goes down. And down. And down some more.

Comment by Scott Cross for President Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:17 pm
@Charlie Kelly, I am not sure if you are trying to be funny or serious. With regard to Aguilar, will the votes be made public?

Comment by Ok Boomer Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:24 pm
How to eat banana bread: get out plate and cut slice of banana bread. Pour favorite adult beverage. Toss banana bread in trash, drink adult beverage.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:36 pm
Lt Guv–Whenever people tell me that they aren’t voting because their vote won’t count, I always tell about Gordy Ropp’s loss in the 1992 primary election by 7 votes. His opponent was Bill Brady now the Senate Minority Leader. Wonder what changes in history those few votes would have wrought on local and state politics!

Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:48 pm
Hey Oswego Willy,

You gonna make enough chai spice banana bread to share with the rest of us?

Perhaps Rich could serve chai spice banana bread at the next “Cocktails with CapFax”.

I have no doubt a few will be out back, in the alley, sampling the “edible” banana bread.

Comment by Lynn S. Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:52 pm
@ OKBoomer,

What’s the logic?

1. It adds another line to Frank’s resume.

2. It helps Frank build up his pension.

3. It keeps the seat red a little longer.

4. And who knows? Perhaps lightning might strike, and Frank might win the election.

Comment by Lynn S. Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 12:55 pm
@Lynn S. yes those are definitely excellent points on Frank’s motivation to seek the seat. My question relates more to the motivation of the committeemen like Landek and Zalewski. Why would they support Frank? While it is possible, it seems unlikely that Frank will win in a district that already has progressive organizations that helped defeat Lipinski. This move just made the target on the backs of Steve and Z a lot bigger.

Comment by Ok Boomer Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 1:13 pm
Big Thanks to Capitol Fax for providing the straight scoop during this ongoing crisis.

Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 1:13 pm
===Happy Birthday to anybody having a birthday today===

This list includes Chance the Rapper and the ghost of Albert Almora’s speed. Happy birthday y’all

Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 1:22 pm
Thanks once again Rich for your excellent work on CFB. Hope you get some rest and Oscar Play Time. Ref: Banana Bread-how about we add bananas to it, and I’m still laughing at the throw it in garbage, enjoy adult beverage comment. Sun shining, birds singing, snow yesterday, yes it’s April in Chicagoland. NFL should be playing their short features with the late John Facenda narrating “It was the season of the _____’s discontent, when nothing went right…etc, etc.” Politics seems so irrelevant right now. Stay safe and sane everybody.

Comment by revvedup Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 1:27 pm
In the 14th congressional district, yesterday’s FEC filing revealed which group was behind the over $900K of negative broadcast TV and radio ads against Jim Oberweis, paid for through Independent Expenditures from a “Pop up” super PAC called Illinois Conservatives PAC.

And they were funded by the Congressional Leadership Fund super PAC. ICYMI:

http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/15/il-14-illinois-conservatives-pac-bankrolled-by-congressional-leadership-fund-superpac

Comment by John Lopez Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 4:49 pm
- John Lopez -

Is that an “ad” linking to another blog?

Seems like an ad.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 20 @ 4:51 pm